“ When I went to Israel, it was a little disorienting, because there are so many people who look crazy and were dressed like me. There, I was just one of the apocalyptic crowd. A. J. Jacobs Journalist
“ There will never be another Ed Koch. He was an original, but he represented a significant, if shrinking, segment of American Jewry who refused to compromise their liberal values, their support for Israel or their Jewish pride. Alan Dershowitz Lawyer
“ You can't ignore reality. You won't wake up one morning and find that the Arabs of Umm al-Faham have become part of Palestine and are no longer in Israel. Ami Ayalon Israeli Politician
“ Even today I am willing to volunteer to do the dirty work for Israel, to kill as many Arabs as necessary, to deport them, to expel and burn them, to have everyone hate us. Ariel Sharon Former Prime Minister Of Israel
“ My goal is to embrace the people, the 'natural resources' of Israel, and to build businesses with the creative Israelis. Ashton Kutcher Actor
“ [America] will stand steadfast with Israel in pursuit of security and a lasting peace. Barack Obama 44th U.S. President